In the ninth century, Scotland, as we know it today was still divided along tribal grounds. The Picts ruled over much of the territory north of the Forth, except for the Gaelic kingdom of Dal Riata that extended along the western coast. It was a time when Viking raids were taking their toll. One man …
Balmoral Castle is well known as the holiday home of the British Royal family. The castle is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and was a great favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly died there on the 8th of September 2022, aged 96. But who built Balmoral Castle? Sir William Drummond built Balmoral Castle in 1390. …
Wales has more castles for every square mile than any other European country. The Normans and the English built castles to project their power and to create a base from where they could mount their bids to conquer Wales. Wales is a castle lover’s paradise, but which castle is the biggest? Caerphilly Castle is the …
Poland has an incredible history and heritage, and its architecture reflects its magnificent past. But did you know Poland has some of the most impressive castles in Europe? Poland is home to 500 castles, all with unique designs that reveal its rich and diverse history. Some are UNESCO World Heritage sites, while others range from …
The thought of the Tower of London can still send shivers down the spine to this day. Originally built as an imposing fortress, the Tower became a prison for many famous historical names across the centuries. For some, it was their final port of call, doomed to execution on Tower Green, or just beyond the …
In Great Britain, each high-ranking role in the monarchy has its own crown. The two big jobs are: The Queen or King (the Monarch) The Prince of Wales (the next male in line to the throne). There are a huge number of differences between the King’s (or Queen’s) crown, and the Prince’s crown. In this …
King Henry VIII is probably one of the most well-known Kings of England, famous for having six wives and establishing the Church of England. But England’s most married monarch was obsessed with producing a male heir to protect the Tudor dynasty, which is why he had such a turbulent love life! But did King Henry …
The Disney castle in Germany is almost unforgettable in today’s world. The childhood of almost every person born from the 90s downwards is incomplete without at least one story involving the Castle. The Cinderella story, Rapunzel and the long hair, sleeping beauty, beauty, and the beast, etc., all featured the Disney castle in one form …
More than 50, 000 people visit Buckingham Palace every year. The Palace is not only the center of the UK royalty, it is also an amazing edifice with cultural implications and historical relevance. An attack on the palace, for example, would equate to an issue of threat against national security. Little wonder why people rack …
The Harry Potter Fandom has always looked forward to knowing and visiting the locations where some of their favorite scenes of the series were shot. After watching the series, one cannot help but wonder if it was all made up, or if the locations were at least real. The good news is that many of …
